With the cool fall weather already here, and the even cooler winter weather just around the corner, it is a good time to get your home ready for winter. Keep these tips in mind to ensure that your home is ready for the dropping temperatures and extra time your family spends indoors.
- Hire a technician to take a look at your furnace and to do any routine maintenance to ensure that your home will stay warm all winter long.
- Clean out your fireplace and chimney. Clogged chimneys can push dangerous carbon monoxide back into your home and can easily cause a fire when you use your fireplace.
- Look at your roof and check for any missing or loose shingles. Make sure to fix any problem areas before the cool, moist weather damages your roof.
- Clean out any fallen leaves and other debris from your rain gutters. Clogged rain gutters can cause water to back up and cause damage to your roof and walls.
- Direct your down spout away from your house to make sure that the foundation is not damaged.
- Caulk around all of the windows and doors in your home. This will help prevent cold air from getting in your home, as well as warm air from escaping.
- Cover your lawn with a fertilizer that if nitrogen rich, which will help your lawn stay healthy and look its best when spring comes along.
- Clean and store all of your gardening tools away in a cool, dry place to help make sure that they are ready when the weather warms back up.
The changing seasons also might mean changes that need to be made in your homeowners insurance policy. For all of your homeowners insurance needs throughout California to ensure that you have the most comprehensive coverage,Â
contact Cook, Disharoon & Greathouse in Oakland, California.
